Senior Automation Engineer - North at Parallel Wireless (Kinneret)
Parallel Wireless· Kinneret·
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Job description
Parallel Wireless is reimagining mobile networks with innovative, energy-efficient Open RAN solutions. Join us as we lead the future of telecommunications, driving innovation through green and sustainable networks. Learn more about our mission, vision and values.
We are looking for a talented and driven Senior Automation Engineer to work at our North site (Kinneret area), the position includes contributing to the testing of wireless telecom and cloud-based cellular solutions of parallel wireless working both internally and with test engineers across parallel wireless sites. This offers a great opportunity to learn and contribute to the ORAN wireless technology.
What you'll do:
- Contribute to automation infrastructure design and ongoing development.
- Contribute to overall system design and architecture.
- Integrate automation tests into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring immediate feedback on code quality and stability.
- Perform hands-on work in a lab environment across different test setups.
- Work closely with R&D teams to understand system architecture, design, and functionality.
- Collaborate with remote teams across international offices.
- Work in an Agile/Scrum environment.
What you should have:
- 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
- Proven experience using AI tools for automation development and planning.
- Solid understanding of Python.
- Experience working with automation frameworks such as Robot Framework, Pytest, or similar.
- Ability to write simple scripts using Python, Shell, or similar languages.
- Strong verbal and written English skills.
- Self-motivated learner with the ability to quickly learn new technologies and methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with Linux.
- Basic knowledge of networking.
- Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes concepts.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Nice to have:
- Knowledge of Jenkins and Groovy.
- Prior experience working in a lab environment.
- Telecommunications experience.
Education:
- Bachelor degree in Electrical/Electronic/Communications/Computer Science Engineering
Parallel Wireless is expanding the ecosystem for Open RAN with the GreenRAN™ energy-efficient Hardware-Agnostic technology. Deployed worldwide, our comprehensive 2G/3G/4G/5G Macro RAN solutions enhance network security while reducing operating expenses. As pioneers of Open RAN, we prioritize innovation, flexibility, and sustainability to help build a more connected, and green networks. Headquartered in the USA with global R&D centers, we are proud to serve over 60 customers worldwide and have been recognized with over 100 industry awards. Our mission is to accelerate GSMA’s Mobile Net Zero initiative by reducing TCO and driving innovation across the telecom ecosystem.Learn more at parallelwireless.com. Parallel Wireless embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams representing all backgrounds, with a wide range of perspectives, and empowering industry-leading skills. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.Parallel Wireless does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or individuals. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Parallel Wireless employees, or any other company location. Parallel Wireless is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
Why work at Parallel Wireless
- Pioneering, mission-driven work: Employees have the opportunity to help "disrupt, challenge, and lead the future of telecommunications" within the global Open RAN movement, developing products from 2G to 5G and beyond.
- Global, distributed culture: Workforce spans 17 countries, with major hubs in Israel, India, the US, and the UK — offering a genuinely international work environment and a global mobility program.
- Flexible/remote working: The company explicitly supports flexible and remote working arrangements, plus paid time off to rest and recharge, and time off to give back to the community.
- Career growth and development: Rapid career growth opportunities, tailored individual development plans delivered regionally, and a "Servant Leadership" philosophy where leadership is vested in employee success.
- Recognition and rewards: Spot Awards for celebrating wins; competitive total rewards package with long-term wealth creation opportunities described as "unmatched in the industry."
- Engineering culture: Heavily technical organization (~55% of employees in technical roles), with challenging assignments, collaborative teamwork, and an emphasis on innovation, openness, andamos customer success.
- ⚠️ Glassdoor/LinkedIn review caution: Employer rating is 3.5/5.0 based on 240 reviews, with Work-Life Balance 3.2, Compensation 3.3, Culture 3.2, and Career Development 3.0 — candidate should evaluate these areas carefully during interviews.
- Open roles (sample): Director of Solution Sales Engineering (Pacific), Principal Systems Engineer (RF Communications & Sensing), Account Manager OpenRAN (Africa), Junior Engineer RT 5G Stack, Sr. Engineer RT 5G Stack, 5G/LTE Network Engineer I, Sales Director / Customer Executive (Southeast Asia, Pacific) — see the Lever careers page for the full list.